Statistical Programming Analyst III

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Purpose : Develops difficult statistical analysis using standard reporting, AD HOC reporting, and data mining tools in order to identify patterns and trends. Prepares charts, illustrations, and other graphics and narrative reports to identify and explain data findings. Location: This is a full-time position with the option for W@H after an initial 6-month training period that is fully onsite in Columbia, SC. Please note that this is subject to change based on employee performance and/or business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field
4 years statistical programming or statistical interpretation
Strong organizational, customer service, and analytical skills
Ability to use complex mathematical calculations
Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts
Relevant computer programming skills
Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Hands on analytical and troubleshooting experience with SAS and SQL.
Tableau experience.
5 years of experience with statistical practices
5 years statistical software and relational database experience (may be concurrent)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Computer systems support knowledge

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, and executes complex database programs for the extraction and presentation of data for standard and ad hoc reporting.
Creates supporting documentation outlining all procedures within scope of responsibility.
Develops complex sampling design and/or execution methodology for sample selection.
Develops difficult statistical analysis using standard reporting, ad hoc reporting, and data mining tools.
Provides sophisticated data interpretation, compilation, and verification to guide departmental efforts.
Prepares charts, illustrations, and other graphics and narrative reports to identify and explain patterns and trends.
Participates in writing of articles suitable for internal/external publication to support departmental efforts.
May assume a leadership role in this activity.
Provides assistance in development of project plans and system life cycle maintenance, performing quality checks on relational database tables, and in the development of focused end-user applications.
With leadership responsibilities as assigned by management, participates in development of change requests and testing plans for changes to existing relational database tables.
Research new sources of data and provides written and/or verbal feedback to management.